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In our modern world you can now earn seminary degrees where you are. Prepare for ministry or strengthen your existing ministry, no matter your location. BMA Seminary is your partner for theological training and practical ministry tools.

Master of Arts (Pastoral Theology) 100% Online

A fully online degree, The MAPT is a two-year degree designed to explore the biblical text, understand theological ideas, and how to apply them in the life of the church. It is primarily focused on how pastors apply the classic theological disciplines in the life and work of local congregations. The MAPT is intended for those who want to serve the church in a variety of ways. It allows for the broad academic study of church ministry, rather than preparation for a specific type of ministry. It is a foundation for a lifetime of service to God and His church. Lay a foundation, wherever God has placed you!

All courses for the MAPT are online. Our online courses allow you to do the work at a time that is best for you. Your best study time is 10 p.m.? 5 a.m.? We can work with that. This degree can work around your work schedule, family obligations, and ministry opportunities. Our online courses are not self-paced, so you won’t fall behind without your professor checking on you. Assignments are due at regular intervals, but you can complete them whenever you want before they’re due.

In our online courses you learn from the Seminary’s regular faculty. You’ll be learning from professors with many years of experience both in teaching and local church ministry. You’ll experience rich interactions with them and always be treated as a person, not a number.

Master of Arts (Religion) 100% Online

A fully online degree, the MAR is a two-year degree designed to explore and understand the biblical text, theological ideas, and the heritage of Christianity. It is a foundation for a lifetime of ministry. Lay a foundation, wherever God has placed you!

All courses for the MAR are online. Our online courses allow you to do the work at a time that is best for you. Your best study time is 10 p.m.? 5 a.m.? We can work with that. This degree can work around your work schedule, family obligations, and ministry opportunities. Our online courses are not self-paced, so you won’t fall behind without your professor checking on you. Assignments are due at regular intervals, but you can complete them whenever you want before they’re due.

In our online courses you learn from the Seminary’s regular faculty. You’ll be learning from professors with many years of experience both in teaching and local church ministry. You’ll experience rich interactions with them and always be treated as a person, not a number.

Master of Divinity via Distance Education

The MDiv degree can be completely earned without living near the Seminary’s Texas or Arkansas campuses. A vast majority of the MDiv can be completed through online courses. However, the MDiv is strongly oriented towards practical preparation for ministry. Some of these things can only be learned by working together, either in a classroom or out in the real world. Some MDiv classes must be taken in short, intensive Motion classes during the summer and winter. These Motion classes combine online study with a few days of meeting on one of our campuses for practical education. Of the 30 classes required for the MDiv, 8 of them must be taken in a Motion class. The rest may be fully online courses.

Master of Arts in Church Ministries via Distance Education

You can complete a MACM degree without living near the Seminary’s Texas or Arkansas campuses. A large majority of the MACM can be earned through online courses. Yet this degree is designed to prepare you for church ministry. Not every element of church ministry can be done on a computer, nor can every part be learned online. Some things in ministry can only be learned by working together, either in a classroom or out in the real world. Some MACM classes must be taken in short, intensive Motion classes during the summer and winter. These Motion classes combine online study with a few days of meeting on one of our campuses for practical education. Of the 20 classes required for the MACM, 7 of them must be taken in a Motion class. The rest may be fully online courses.

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BMA Seminary is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, bachelors, and masters degrees.
BMA Seminary (Graduate Studies Division) is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools to award the Master of Divinity, the Master of Arts in Church Ministries, Master of Arts (Pastoral Theology), and the Master of Arts (Religion) degree.